Lateral gene transfers and the origins of the eukaryote proteome: a view from microbial parasites

Highlights • Prokaryotic LGT to microbial parasites is a dynamic and on-going process.• Identified LGTs are mainly involved in metabolic pathways.• Both LGT and EGT of prokaryotic origins are contributing genes to eukaryotic genomes.• Integrating different methodologies is needed to truly recognise the extent of LGT affecting eukaryotes.

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